HKEx adds dollar-denominated small metal contracts: flexible operation, low transaction fees and integration with domestic and foreign markets

Nearly 500 recycling projects are under development globally, with copper recycling among the fastest-growing segments. Rising demand for sustainable metal supply is driving investment into scrap processing and secondary copper production.

Osisko Metals has released the first results from its 2026 drilling campaign at the Gaspé copper project in Quebec, Canada. Hole 30-1196 intersected 80 metres grading 1.93% copper from a depth of 196 metres, including a higher-grade interval of 30 metres grading 3.49% copper. The company noted that several of the new intercepts are located within areas currently classified as waste rock in the mine plan, creating potential to add mineralized resources without expanding the pit footprint. Gaspé is one of the largest undeveloped copper resources in eastern North America, and Osisko continues to advance drilling aimed at resource expansion and future project development.

Aurubis announced that its Aurubis Italia facility has become the first copper-production site in Italy to receive The Copper Mark certification. The certification recognizes performance in environmental, social and governance standards and supports growing demand for responsibly sourced copper products.